Pacu Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pacu in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other very large, robust fish. Not suitable for typical community aquariums due to size and potential aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with powerful filtration due to its size and waste production. Needs a varied diet including plant matter, fruits, and high-quality pellets. Prone to stunted growth and health issues in inadequate environments.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28 °C (72-82 °F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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